- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alameda, CA
Ruby Bridges Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ruby Bridges Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060177011549
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruby Bridges Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Alameda · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruby Bridges Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruby Bridges Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, CA.
School address
District: Alameda Unified · California
NCES ID 060177011549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ruby Bridges Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 060177011549 · Alameda, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 24.1:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Alameda High (1,868 students)
Ruby Bridges Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ruby Bridges Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alameda High
Alameda High
1,868 students
- Encinal Junior
Encinal Junior/Senior High
1,280 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle
971 students
- Will C. Wood M 613
Will C. Wood Middle
613 students
- Amelia Earhart 573
Amelia Earhart Elementary
573 students
- This school 458
Ruby Bridges Elementary
458 students
What this shows Ruby Bridges Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruby Bridges Elementary compares
Ruby Bridges Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 20.3%
White 15.3%
Two or More 15.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 26.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.4, Ruby Bridges Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alameda Unified reports $16,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruby Bridges Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Encinal Junior/Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruby Bridges Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Alameda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
The Academy of Alameda
Standard public school
638 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Amelia Earhart Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Frank Otis Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Bay Farm
Standard public school
531 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Love Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Maya Lin
Standard public school
475 students 25:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruby Bridges Elementary
How many students attend Ruby Bridges Elementary?
Ruby Bridges Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alameda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruby Bridges Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruby Bridges Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruby Bridges Elementary?
55.3% of students at Ruby Bridges Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruby Bridges Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ruby Bridges Elementary is Asian at 26.9% of enrollment, in Alameda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruby Bridges Elementary?
Ruby Bridges Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ruby Bridges Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alameda?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruby Bridges Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Alameda on the city page.
What other schools are in Alameda Unified?
Besides Ruby Bridges Elementary, Alameda Unified also operates Alameda High (1,868 students), Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students), and Lincoln Middle (971 students). See the Alameda Unified district page for the complete list.